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YH57 YDU

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,542 mi
Last recorded110,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 YDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 110,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,319 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 107,314 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,463 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 169,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 101,224 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 89,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 46,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,753 miles

Front tyres getting low on edges.

N/S/F Tyre has a few small cuts on tread surface.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 31,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front tyres getting low on edges.

N/S/F Tyre has a few small cuts on tread surface.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 21,229 miles

Exhaust emission `s giving reading`s of zero.

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YH57 YDU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH57 YDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH57 YDU registered?

YH57 YDU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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